3 bedroom house
Beeston, Tarporley, Cheshire, CW6 9TP
Guide Price
£1,000,000
Residential Tags: Grade II
Property Tags: Equestrian
Land Tags: Paddock
Summary Details
- First Marketed: Nov 2022
- Removed: Nov 2022
- Residential Tags: Grade II
- Property Tags: Equestrian
- Land Tags: Paddock
A CHARMING GRADE II LISTED COTTAGE NOW REQUIRING SOME UPGRADING, WITH SELF CONTAINED ANNEXE, OCCUPYING A PRIME LOCATION, WITH WONDERFUL VIEWS TOWARDS BEESTON CASTLE AND ACROSS OPEN COUNTRYSIDE.
Accommodation in Brief:
- Entrance Hall
- Cloakroom/W.C
- Sitting Room
- Study
- Kitchen
- Timber Framed Conservatory
- Master Suite with en-suite Bathroom
- 2 Further Double Bedrooms (en-suite)
- Family Bathroom
OUTSIDE
- Detached outbuilding comprising: Double Carport and
self-contained annexe
- Extensive parking
- Lawned gardens and lower garden/paddock
- In all about 0.72 acres
LOCATION
Keepers Cottage occupies a prime location on Horsley Lane, as the penultimate dwelling towards the end of this quiet, no through lane beneath Peckforton Castle. Indeed, there are very few properties in the area which enjoy such a peaceful and private position with such spectacular views across the surrounding countryside including to Beeston Castle. The property is situated between the rural hamlets of Beeston and Peckforton, which are essentially a collection of period farmhouses and cottages adjoining open countryside and has been long regarded as one of the most scenic parts of the County.
Keepers Cottage (formerly known as Gamekeeper’s Cottage) is well placed for the sought after villages of Bunbury & Tarporley which are just a short distance through the country lanes offering a comprehensive range of services including shops, small supermarket, doctors’ surgery, chemist, several churches, pubs & restaurants. The historic city and county town of Chester is just 13 miles to the west with many high street retailers complemented by out of town retail parks including the Outlet Village at Cheshire Oaks.
On the educational front there are successful state primary and secondary schools in Tarporley & Bunbury and for those seeking private education there is a good selection locally including The Grange at Hartford, Abbeygate College at Saighton and The King’s & Queen’s Schools in Chester.
On the recreational front there are thriving sports clubs in the neighbouring villages catering for cricket, tennis, football, hockey & squash and on the edge of Tarporley the Portal Premier & Championship Golf Courses. Keepers Cottage is close to the Sandstone Trail with scenic walks through the Beeston & Peckforton foothills and nearby is Delamere Forest. For the equestrian followers there is horse racing at Chester & Bangor-on-Dee, polo at Little Budworth and for the car enthusiasts a motor racing circuit at nearby Oulton Park.
COMMUNICATIONS
Despite the rural location, the area is extremely accessible for all areas of commerce throughout the North West including the Chester Business Park, Deeside Industrial Park and Wrexham Industrial Estate. Liverpool & Manchester are both within daily travelling distance courtesy of the M53 & M56 motorways. To the south the A49/A41 connects with the M54 allowing for ease of access to The Potteries, Telford, Wolverhampton and Birmingham. Liverpool and Manchester international airports are 28 and 32 miles respectively and for travel to London there is a 1hr 35mins rail service from Crewe Station to Euston.
DESCRIPTION
Keepers Cottage is an extremely attractive Grade II listed property which is believed to date in part from the 17th century albeit which has been substantially extended and altered notably since the turn of this century. It is constructed of brick and halftimbered elevations on a sandstone plinth beneath a tiled roof incorporating finials, leaded windows and distinctive chimney stacks, and is thought to have once been a gamekeeper’s cottage to the nearby estate.
The property was comprehensively restored and partially re-built in circa 2005, completed by all accounts to a high standard throughout, whilst retaining much of its character including exposed ceiling and wall timbers, and an attractive fireplace in the sitting room, served by under floor heating system at ground floor level and conventional radiators upstairs. Whilst still providing comfortable accommodation, the property would now benefit from some upgrading both internally and to the grounds to restore them to their former glory and to take full advantage of the wonderful position. The detached outbuilding offers superb ancillary accommodation and which has potential for further alterations if required, subject to the availability of any necessary consents.
The accommodation, which is arranged over 2 floors, is well suited to family living and also to a single person or couple including those seeking to downsize from a larger country property who wish to retain privacy and a rural setting yet be convenient for travel and nearby serviced villages.
The front door opens to a hall with plenty of space for hanging coats and which provides access to the kitchen and sitting room. The kitchen incorporates a range of wall and floor units beneath basalt work surfaces, Rangemaster oven, island with further storage and integrated fridge. Beyond the kitchen is a modern glazed extension providing a lovely everyday dining and seating area with spectacular views and direct access to the garden. At the rear of the house is a study inner hall with further space for storage and the sitting room, a lovely room with twin aspect and open fireplace with mantel.
At first floor level the space is light and airy, with the majority of the rooms having high vaulted ceilings. There are three double bedrooms all with lovely aspects across the adjoining countryside, and two bathrooms one of which is en-suite and from which are spectacular views to Beeston Castle.
OUTSIDE
Keepers Cottage is approached via a gravelled drive to a parking area in front of the house, beside which is the carport and annexe. A substantial detached building of block construction with timber clad elevations beneath a tiled roof. The kitchen provides plenty of storage space beneath work surfaces, sink with mixer and a cupboard housing the oil fired boiler. Stairs rise to the first floor landing off which is a fully fitted bathroom, sitting area and arch into a double bedroom.
There are lawned gardens which surround the house and flagged patios. A high retaining wall supports the parking area and there are steps which lead down to the lower garden area which is presently down to grass and surrounded by post and wire fencing and mature hedgerows. There is independent vehicular access to this area from the lane which has recently been cleared having been completely overgrown.
Marketed by: Jackson-Stops, Chester
Accommodation in Brief:
- Entrance Hall
- Cloakroom/W.C
- Sitting Room
- Study
- Kitchen
- Timber Framed Conservatory
- Master Suite with en-suite Bathroom
- 2 Further Double Bedrooms (en-suite)
- Family Bathroom
OUTSIDE
- Detached outbuilding comprising: Double Carport and
self-contained annexe
- Extensive parking
- Lawned gardens and lower garden/paddock
- In all about 0.72 acres
LOCATION
Keepers Cottage occupies a prime location on Horsley Lane, as the penultimate dwelling towards the end of this quiet, no through lane beneath Peckforton Castle. Indeed, there are very few properties in the area which enjoy such a peaceful and private position with such spectacular views across the surrounding countryside including to Beeston Castle. The property is situated between the rural hamlets of Beeston and Peckforton, which are essentially a collection of period farmhouses and cottages adjoining open countryside and has been long regarded as one of the most scenic parts of the County.
Keepers Cottage (formerly known as Gamekeeper’s Cottage) is well placed for the sought after villages of Bunbury & Tarporley which are just a short distance through the country lanes offering a comprehensive range of services including shops, small supermarket, doctors’ surgery, chemist, several churches, pubs & restaurants. The historic city and county town of Chester is just 13 miles to the west with many high street retailers complemented by out of town retail parks including the Outlet Village at Cheshire Oaks.
On the educational front there are successful state primary and secondary schools in Tarporley & Bunbury and for those seeking private education there is a good selection locally including The Grange at Hartford, Abbeygate College at Saighton and The King’s & Queen’s Schools in Chester.
On the recreational front there are thriving sports clubs in the neighbouring villages catering for cricket, tennis, football, hockey & squash and on the edge of Tarporley the Portal Premier & Championship Golf Courses. Keepers Cottage is close to the Sandstone Trail with scenic walks through the Beeston & Peckforton foothills and nearby is Delamere Forest. For the equestrian followers there is horse racing at Chester & Bangor-on-Dee, polo at Little Budworth and for the car enthusiasts a motor racing circuit at nearby Oulton Park.
COMMUNICATIONS
Despite the rural location, the area is extremely accessible for all areas of commerce throughout the North West including the Chester Business Park, Deeside Industrial Park and Wrexham Industrial Estate. Liverpool & Manchester are both within daily travelling distance courtesy of the M53 & M56 motorways. To the south the A49/A41 connects with the M54 allowing for ease of access to The Potteries, Telford, Wolverhampton and Birmingham. Liverpool and Manchester international airports are 28 and 32 miles respectively and for travel to London there is a 1hr 35mins rail service from Crewe Station to Euston.
DESCRIPTION
Keepers Cottage is an extremely attractive Grade II listed property which is believed to date in part from the 17th century albeit which has been substantially extended and altered notably since the turn of this century. It is constructed of brick and halftimbered elevations on a sandstone plinth beneath a tiled roof incorporating finials, leaded windows and distinctive chimney stacks, and is thought to have once been a gamekeeper’s cottage to the nearby estate.
The property was comprehensively restored and partially re-built in circa 2005, completed by all accounts to a high standard throughout, whilst retaining much of its character including exposed ceiling and wall timbers, and an attractive fireplace in the sitting room, served by under floor heating system at ground floor level and conventional radiators upstairs. Whilst still providing comfortable accommodation, the property would now benefit from some upgrading both internally and to the grounds to restore them to their former glory and to take full advantage of the wonderful position. The detached outbuilding offers superb ancillary accommodation and which has potential for further alterations if required, subject to the availability of any necessary consents.
The accommodation, which is arranged over 2 floors, is well suited to family living and also to a single person or couple including those seeking to downsize from a larger country property who wish to retain privacy and a rural setting yet be convenient for travel and nearby serviced villages.
The front door opens to a hall with plenty of space for hanging coats and which provides access to the kitchen and sitting room. The kitchen incorporates a range of wall and floor units beneath basalt work surfaces, Rangemaster oven, island with further storage and integrated fridge. Beyond the kitchen is a modern glazed extension providing a lovely everyday dining and seating area with spectacular views and direct access to the garden. At the rear of the house is a study inner hall with further space for storage and the sitting room, a lovely room with twin aspect and open fireplace with mantel.
At first floor level the space is light and airy, with the majority of the rooms having high vaulted ceilings. There are three double bedrooms all with lovely aspects across the adjoining countryside, and two bathrooms one of which is en-suite and from which are spectacular views to Beeston Castle.
OUTSIDE
Keepers Cottage is approached via a gravelled drive to a parking area in front of the house, beside which is the carport and annexe. A substantial detached building of block construction with timber clad elevations beneath a tiled roof. The kitchen provides plenty of storage space beneath work surfaces, sink with mixer and a cupboard housing the oil fired boiler. Stairs rise to the first floor landing off which is a fully fitted bathroom, sitting area and arch into a double bedroom.
There are lawned gardens which surround the house and flagged patios. A high retaining wall supports the parking area and there are steps which lead down to the lower garden area which is presently down to grass and surrounded by post and wire fencing and mature hedgerows. There is independent vehicular access to this area from the lane which has recently been cleared having been completely overgrown.
Marketed by: Jackson-Stops, Chester
Land Registry Data
- No historical data found.